Peter Alexander
QA Technician
| company: | Peter Alexander |
| job title: | QA Technician |
| location: | Richmond |
| work type: | Full-time |
| level: | Senior |
Role Description
As one of Australia’s largest and most successful retailers, we pride ourselves on our people and their contribution to drive the ongoing success of our business. We are proud and passionate about our portfolio of brands; Portmans, Peter Alexander, Smiggle, Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Dotti and Jacqui E. Our store network across six markets (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland) is supported by local and centralised teams with our Support Office and national Distribution Centre based in Melbourne.
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician having Childrenswear experience to join the Peter Alexander team. Reporting into the QA Manager you will be supporting the QA team to manage fit approvals, product development, fabric testing and ensuring all products meet the Just Group safety standards and quality compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Fit original samples and recommend changes based on fabric suitability
- Issue tech packs for suppliers’ costing and initial sampling including clear workmanship, measurements and testing requirements
- Chair fit sessions ensuring Product Manager’s comments and QA comments are collated for the supplier, whilst maintaining fit and workmanship consistency
- Process Fit comments and manage workload to meet critical path KPI’s
- Develop tools and communication to enhance suppliers’ capabilities and fast track approval processes
- Manage Blocks and Fit consistency whilst driving continuous product improvement
- Sound fabric knowledge with ability to read and approve Lab test reports
- Assign labelling care and content ensuring to conform with Australian legal and mandatory standards
- Provide quality advice to Product Managers on expected outcome in bulk production and suitability of fabric through working closely with suppliers
- Conduct wash and wear tests to report back on outcomes as required
- Conduct regular Store audits and manage returns process
KEY SKILLS
- Tertiary qualifications in Design & Production
- Sound knowledge of pattern making and the quality assurance processes
- Experience in fabric testing and understanding of garment construction & technology
- Previous experience in QA within the fashion industry
- Experience across other Product categories is advantageous
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills
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